Outline: 1. God is always present and active on his mission in the world. 2. Christmas is when the mission of God breaks in. 3. God sweeps his people up into his mission as they seek him. Scripture References: - Matthew 1:18-23 - John 5:15-19 Application Questions: - Is God present in your life today? - Do you see his presence and work in the world today? What blocks that vision? - Are you seeking to be faithful to God’s call in your life? - Are there ways he has been sweeping you up into his mission in an unexpected way?